A new study reveals that girls and young women who get lots of vitamin D through their diet and supplements are half as likely to suffer a stress fracture as those who don’t. Stress fractures are small cracks in the bone that typically results from high-impact exercise, including running or gymnastics. Bone strength in teenageContinue reading “Study: Vitamin D in pre-teen girls protects from bone injuries”
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Arsenic found in baby food (again)
A sweetener used in many organic foods may be a hidden source of arsenic, new research suggests. The sweetener, organic brown rice syrup, is found in some infant formulas. Of the 17 infant milk formulas tested, 2 had listed organic brown rice syrup as the primary ingredient. These two formulas, one dairy-based and one soy-based,Continue reading “Arsenic found in baby food (again)”
Frito-Lay chips not “all natural”: lawsuit
Frito-Lay’s All-Natural chips may not be so natural after all. A New York man is suing Frito-Lay, claiming that the company misleads consumers with the claim that its popular Tostitos and SunChips products are made with “all-natural ingredients.” The plaintiff Chris Shake said the snacks actually contain corn and oils made from genetically engineered plants.Continue reading “Frito-Lay chips not “all natural”: lawsuit”
Narcissistic men more prone to health problems?
Narcissism is a condition which is characterized by excessive love of oneself. It can be characterized by a sense of grandiosity and entitlement. A new study published this week indicates that narcissism is not only an irritating psychological glitch but it may be physically damaging for men. However, this does not appear to be theContinue reading “Narcissistic men more prone to health problems?”
Study: IVF- miscarriage linked to age and embryo type
A recent study reveals that a woman’s age and the type of embryo(s) used affect the outcome of IVF procedures. The retrospective analysis of 52,874 pregnancies recorded on the Australian and New Zealand Assisted Reproduction Database (ANZARD) showed that women younger than 35 years old are almost 3 times less likely to miscarry compared withContinue reading “Study: IVF- miscarriage linked to age and embryo type”
Do happy children become happy adults?
Happiness may actually start in childhood. British researchers from the University of Cambridge (UK) report an association between a positive childhood and well-being in adulthood. In the study, a “positive” childhood was based on teacher evaluations of students’ levels of happiness, friendship and energy at ages 13 and 15. The researchers then linked these ratings to the individuals’ mentalContinue reading “Do happy children become happy adults?”
Eating fish before age of nine months = decreased risk of wheezing and eczema
A recent study shows that feeding babies fish before nine months of age may cut their risk of pre-school wheezing. According to a Swedish study published in the December issue of Acta Paediatrica, eating fish before the age of nine months almost halved the likelihood of suffering recurrent wheezing at 4.5 years of age. TheContinue reading “Eating fish before age of nine months = decreased risk of wheezing and eczema”
High dose vitamin E may raise risk of cancer
A new large study reveals that high doses of vitamin E can significantly increase the risk of developing prostate cancer in men. According to the study in the Journal of the American Medical Association, the chances of developing prostate cancer rose by 17%, even years after men stopped taking the vitamin. Researchers found more cases of prostateContinue reading “High dose vitamin E may raise risk of cancer”
Miscarriage and low levels of copper and zinc
A new study from the University of Granada has confirmed that low blood levels of copper and zinc in pregnant women may be a factor associated with miscarriage (spontaneous abortion). Dr. Jesús Joaquín Hijona Elósegui, one of the researchers in the study, points out that “despite the significant progress made in reproductive medicine, spontaneous abortion isContinue reading “Miscarriage and low levels of copper and zinc”
Researchers say obesity OK for some people
In a new York University study, researchers say obesity really is okay for some people who are active and eat a healthy diet, challenging the notion that everyone has to be slim and lean to live a long life. The research compared the lifespan of 6000 obese and lean individuals in a sixteen-year study. TheContinue reading “Researchers say obesity OK for some people”
Dr. Ardyce Yik ND 